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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25
SOME CURIOSITIES OF THE MI.
CROSCOPE.

Gold-beateis by hammering, can re-
duce gold leaves so thin that $4,000
must be laid upon each other to produce
the thickness Of an inch, yet each leaf is
80 perfect and free from holes that one of
them laid on any surface, as in gliding,
gives the appearance of solid gold. They
are SO thin that if formed into a book
1900 would only occupy the space of q
single leaf Of common paper; and an oc-
tavo volume of an inch thick would have
as many pages as the books of we'll
stocked library OF 1900 volumes, with 400
pages in each. Still thinner than this is
the coating of gold upon the silver wire
of what is called gold lace, and we are not
sure that such coating is not of only one
atom thick. Platinum and silver can be
drawn into wire much finer than human
hair. A grain of blue vitriol or carmine
will tinge a gallon of water so that in
every drop the color may be perceived.
a grain of musk will scent room for
twenty years, will at the end Of that period
have lost little OF it's weight. The carrion
crow smells its food many miles off. A
burning taper uncovered for q single in
slant, during which it does not lose one
thousandth of grain, would fill with
light sphere four miles in diameter, SO
as to be visible in every part of it The
thread of the siikWorm is go small that
many of them are twisted together to
form our finest sewing thread; but that
of the spider is smaller still, for two
drachms of it by weight would reach
from London to Edinburgh, or 400 miles.
In the milt of Goldfish or in water in
which vegetables have been infused the
microscope discovers animalculi of
which many thousands together do not
equal in bulk grain of sand; and yet
nature, with singular prodigality, has
supplied many of these with organs as
complete as those of the whale or the ell
ephant, and their bodies consist of the
same substance, or ultimate ATONE, as
that of man himself. IN single pound
of such matter there are more living
creatures than of human beings on the
face of the globe CassePs Saturday
Journal
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25

are far less commodious, there often be-
ing no separating line between the fam
lily and the cattle. The land in Scotland
requires much cultivation, and the croft
ers work hard for living. If crops are
scanty any year, they are forced to sell
some of their COWS or sheep to buy food.
In connection with the crofts there are
usually mountain pasture lands, which
are used in common as grazing places
for sheep and cattle. The women make
their clothing from the wool, and oat-
meal and milk are the chief articles OF
food.
Very simple are the crofters in their
mode Of life; they are able to obtain little
education, and the struggle for bread is
too continuous to allow much recreation,
except what may be found In social in
tercourse when the hard days work is
done. But the highland crofter is brave,
kind, courteous, and honest by nature,
and his attachment to his native land is
strong as life itself. He loves his wild,
barren, heath-cover ed fells; he loves his
sheltered glen, his lowly cottage. It is
his home-has been, perhaps, the home
OF his ancestors for generations-and no
motives of gain or hope of lettering his
condition would tempt him to leave his
native land, or the special spot which has
long been home, unless absolute lack OF
bread compelled.
Many times during the present century
the crofters have been treated with great
severity and even cruelty, by the owners
of the land on which they live, or by
their managing factors" or agents. SO
that in many parts of the highlands and
adjacent islands they are now reduced to
most deplorable condition, and their
grievances have attracted much attention,
not only in Great Britain, but in this and
other countries. Illustrated Christian
Weekly.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25

Mr.. Emerson's sympathy with nature
is evinced in rythmg he has written;
beauty in external objects, whether it be
grandeur, sublimity, splendor, or simple
grace, is not with him an illustration
merely, it is an instructing presence, to
be questioned and heard as one of the
forms of manifestations of Divinity
Beeton, Dictionary Of Biography.
Few people knew of Emerson's private
and particular tastes. That he loved
horses, and therefore was acquainted
with them and their points is known.
Another thing which WAS related to me
of him shows his candor of mind and
freedom from vanity. A friend went to
him one day and asked him what he meant
by certain passage in one Of his essay g..
The essay was one of his earlier efforts.
Emerson took the book and looked at the
passage in question, and, after a moment
replied: Well, must have known what
meant, and 1 must have meant some
thing at the time it was written, but 1
am sure don't know now" This may
sound like mere story, but it is really
so characteristic of Emerson's equability
that have no doubt of its truth.-Nord
Perry.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25
THE HIGHLAND cRoFrERs

The crofters are class of people liv-
ing in the highlands of Scotland and in
the islands north and west of that coun-
try. They are tenants or holders OF
small portions Of land called crofts, land
which lies in a valley or glen closely in
closed by hills. The crofts are small-at
most but few acres. Simple cottages
often rude and inconvenient-are built;
the crofters cultivate their bit OF land,
own few cows and sheep, and live in a
certain kind of comfort; at least, they did
a hundred years ago, and some of them
continue to do so yet.
The houses of the crofters are usually
divided into three rooms, kitchen, a
bedroom, and a room for the cattle, all
being sheltered under the same roof. II
some cottages of the better kind have
more extended accommodations, others
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25
ROCK ME TO SLEEP.
BY ELIZABETH AKERs.

Backward, turn backward, o Time, in your
fight,
Make me a child again just for tonight
Mother, come back from the echoless shore;
Take me again to your heart as of yore;
Kiss from my forehead the burrows of care,
Smooth the few silver threads out of my hair
Over my slumbers your loving watch keep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep
Backward, flow backward, o tide of the years
1 am so weary of toll and of tears
Toll without recompense-tears all in vain
Take them, and give me my childhood again!
have grown weary of dust and decay
Weary of flinging my soul wealth away;
Weary of sowing for others to reap
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep
Tired of the hollow, the base, the untrue,
Mother, mother, my heart calls for you
Many summer the grass has grown green,
Bl0ssomed and faded, our faces between;
Yet, with strong yearning and passionate
pain,
Long tonight for your presence again.
Come from the silence so long and so deep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep !
Over my teart, in the days that are flown,
No love like mother love ever has shone;
No other worship abideS and endures-
Faithful unselfish and patient like yours;
None like mother can charm away pain
From the sick soul and the world-weary
brain.
Slumber's soft calm DER my heavy lids creep
Rock me to sleep, mother-roek me to sleepl
Come let your brown hair, just lighted with
gold,
Fall on your shoulders again as of old;
Let it drop DER my forehead tonight,
Shading my faint eyes away from the light;
For with it's sunny-edged shadows once more
HAPPY will throng the sweet visions of yore-
Lovingly, softly, its bright pillows sweep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep !!
Mother, dear mother, the years have been
long
Since last listened to your lullaby song;
Sing them and unto my soul it shall seem
Womanhoods years have been only dream
Clasped to your heart in a loving embrace,
With your light lashes just sweeping my face.
Never hereafter to wake or to weep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep |!
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25
The Anne Circle.
SISTER ANNUNCIATA.

Sister Annunciata lay asleep,
And all stood silent, fearing cen to weep,
Lest any shade of common human grief
Should cloud the tranquil spirit as it passed
But she, with long drawn sigh of sweet relief,
Moved her pale lips, Enclosed her eyes at last
And looked-on what p did crowned saint ap'
pearl
Or awful vision of the Angel Seven?
The watchers lower bent their heads to
hear
"Love, do see your face again-and is this
heaven?"
Henrietta Christian Wright
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25
RALPH WALDO EMERSON.

l have seen Emerson, the first man 1
have ever George Eliot, Diary.
One day there came into our pulpit the
most gracious OF mortals, with face
like all benignity, who gave out the first
hymn and made the first pray er, as an
angel might have read and prayed. Our
choir was pretty good one. but its best
was coarse and discordant after Emer-
sons voice Charles Congdon, Remin-
iscenceS of a Journalist.
Emerson has distinct smack of the
rich and sunny West; just as the honey in
Madeira tastes of violets.-J James Han
nay.
A writer distinguished for his genius,
cultivated mind, and elegant diction. He
can hardly be ranked as a systematic
philosopher, but belongs more correctly
to the class of philosophical essayists,
such as Montague. His metaphysical
views, as expressed in the Essay on the
Over.soul." seem strongly colored with
idealistic Pantheism.-J. r. MOrreH.
How little the important art of making
meaning pellucid is studied Fowl Hardly
any popular writer, except myself. thinks
OF it. Many seem to aim at being obs
scure. Indeed, they may be right enough
in one sense, for many readers give credit
for profundity to whatever is obscure,
and call all that is perspicuous, shallow.
But eorragiol and think of A. d. $3.50,
where will your Emerson be then? But
Herodotus will still be read with delight.
We must do our best to be read too.-
MacauIdy, 1850, Diary.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25
SWEET LIVES.

"Ah, lovely souls like those we've known,
Whose lives, one sweet endeavor,
All crowned with beauty and with bloom,
The hand of death did sever;
Their memory like the new mown hay,
Will linger round us ever"
In ANNALS of a Quiet Neighborhood"
there is this gem: SO, for my part" I
said to myself as / walked home, "if
can put one touch Of a rosy sunset into
the life of any man or woman of care 1
shall feel that have walked with God"
Walking with Godl What a strength
ening, comforting, beautiful thought !
God by our side, helping us, guiding ue,
leading us safely whether the way be
smooth or rough. We cannot, perhaps,
be like the mountains, grand, stately,
magnificent, seen from afar and admired
by the multitude, but we can be like the
grassy dell, beautiful with sunshine and
refreshment, fragrant with sweet flowers,
and jubilant with the songs OF birde.
The helpfulness in the family circle, if
given in gentle, unobtrusive way is a
training which rapidly uplifts lives.
Those are sweet lives which seek to re-
move obstructing thorns from another's
rough path, and there is never thorn
removed from the path without rose
being scattered on ones OVID. Mild for
bearsnce in regard to other peoples
faults is necessity to every sweet life
the suppression of unkind words another
necessity.
The sunshine Of such lives brightens
dsrkened homes, warns chilled hearts,
and eliminates cropping souls. 1t even
seems to have the power of opening
sightless eyes. Indeed the power of such
lives is wonderful. They point out the
right path TO the hayward feet, and beck
on homeward the lost. They hold cups
of water to parched lips, and offer the
bread of life to human souls. They
scatter good seed with generous and
never-tiring hand. What a harvest of
golden sheaves will be theirsl- Christian
at Work.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25
THROWING THE OLD SLIPPER

THROWING THE OLD SLIPPER.
Throwing an old slipper after bride
and bridegroom when starting on their
honeymoon is supposed to have taken it's
origin from Jewish custom, and signi-
fies the obedience of the wife as we'll as
the supremacy Of the husband. A shoe
is thrown for luck on other occasions be-
sides marriage. Ben Jonson says:
Hurl after me the old shoe,
I'll be merry, whatever do.
1t is related that many years ago, when
lotteries were permitted, the custom of
throwing shoe taken from the left foot
after persons was practiced for luck. This
custom had existed in Norfolk and other
counties from time immemorial, not only
at weddings, but on all occasions where
good luck is required. A cattle dealer
required his wife to "tTull her left shoe
after him" when he started for Norwich
to purchase lottery ticket. AS he drove
off on his errand he looked round to see
if his wife had performed the charm, and
received the shoe in his face with such
force as to black his eyes. He went and
bought his ticket, which turned up a
prize of $500, and he always attributed
his luck to the extra dose of shoe which
he got. The custom as it originally ex-
listed is dying out, for, whereas our fore
fathers threw old shoes after the wedding
equipage, we, in this more luxurious age,
purchase new white satin slippers for the
purpose. The origin OF the custom may
be traced from the words in Psalm cviii.,
"Over Edom will I cast out my SHOE"
meaning thereby that success should at
tend the methods used to subdue the
Edomites. 1t is not unlikely, therefore,
that the superstitious custom has arisen
from this construction of these words
All the Year Round.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25

Speech is silver; silence is gold.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore
get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get un-
Outstanding.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Pioneer Meeting.

The Maumee Valley Monumental Associa-
ton have called their annual meeting at Ft.
Meigs on July 30th. The orator of the day is
Hon. W. G. Breckenridge, of Kentuckey.
The Toledo Commercial, in commenting up
on this meeting, says:
All pioneers, and all who believe it to be
the duty of the government to care for the
graves of its heroic defenders and the battle
fields made sacred by their blood, should at
tend this meeting and assist in pushing for
ward the efforts which have been so well in
augurated to secure some enduring monu-
ment to the memory of the men whe sacriied
SO much to redeem khis country from savage
and British domination. Those battle-felds
and those graves have too long been neg
lected. There should be no futher delay.
There is beautiful park, or grove. near
the fort, where the meeting will be held. Ev-
ery person is expected to provide for himself
picnic dinner. Let all attend and give en-
couragement and aid to this association in
their effots to have the General Government
provide for the protection Of these sacred
grounds and the erection of monuments to
the brave men who gavetheir lives in defense
of their country. Let this meeting be one
which shall have weight in securing that action
which justice demands and that tribute which
gratitude owes. Do not forget the date, July
go, and see that your neighbor attends.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Have You Heard Of II ?r

What's that Solid trains between Cincin-
natl and st. Louis over the G. n. & D. R. R.,
and Vandalia Line. Commencing Sunday
night, June 18th, the G. II. & D. and Wanda
liza will establish their through line between
Cincinnati and st. Louis ana will put on
solid trains, made up of elegant Parlor Chair
Cars on day trains and Pullman Drawing
Room and Sleeping Cars on night trains.
The morning trains out of Cincinnati will
leave G. H.& d. depot, Fifth and Hoadly
streets, at 7.45 a. M, daily, except Sunday.
The evening train will leave at 200 p. M,
and will run daily. The purchasing of the
Vandalia Line by the G. H. & D. Company
now gives them the best line between Gin
cinnati and st. Louis, as the track is first
class and the equipment unequaled. Quick
time, comfort and safety is what the travel
ing public want, and with this new line es-
tablished no opposition line can secure the
business against them. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Prepare for the Big Fair.

Every farmer, every housewife, and every
mechanic in the county should commence
now preparing something for the coming
Fair, and do what they can to make it
greater success this year than ever. Henry
County Fair should exceed anything of the
kind in this part of the State. We have
every opportunity and nothing to hinder us.
A splendid agricultural region, fine farms
covered with the best stock the country af-
fords, the best fruit of every character, and,
in fact, everything required to make a
fair second to none in this part of the
country. Now. the. thing to be done is
for all to put their shoulder to the wheel and
work for its success until the last day of the
Fair, and mind what we say, the result will
surprise you.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Another Taken.

Through an oversight last week the mar
Iiage of Mr.. VIM. Donahue, of Englewood,
H., to Miss Ida Augenstein, daughter of Jacob
Augenstein, of this place, was not announced.
Mr.. Douahue is we'll known in Napoleon,
where he used to reside, as an honorable and
upright young man. Miss Augenstein is SO
we'll known that she needs no words of COM
mendation from us. She is one of Napoleon's
fairest daughters and has the best wishes
of all. We are glad to announce that the
young couple have commenced housekeeping
right-by subscribing for the NORTHWEST.
May it always be welcome visitor to their
home,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Ho! We Farmers!

Pohlman Bros. wishes your special atten-
tion, now that harvest is upon you and you
will want an extra supply of meat, to their
improved method of keeping meat and hav-
ing it always fresh. They have expended
over one thousand dollars in securing this
much needed process and they now invite all
in need (and who is not) of good fresh meat
to examine the process which their live and
dead stock passes thorugh. They have fresh
killed meat every day, and not from tired or
worn out cattle, but good, healthful and fat
stock. Farmers, bear in mind the Pohlman
Bros. will do better by you and give you
more wholesome meat than any other meat
market in the great Northwest. Try them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Cerd ofThanks.

The Stewards of the M. E. Church, of Ma
poleon desire to thank the public for their
liberality extended to us as a church on the
4th of July, and especially to the following:
Vocke Bros. for use of hall; II. E. Gary for
use of dishes; G. A. R. for use of tables; @.
Bitter for use of chairs; D. @ Brown for spec
ial favors; 0. Rakestraw for ice; D. & J. Will
son lighting hail. Henry County Densokrat,
Northeast and Signal for special favors, and
above all we do not wish to forget those that
so willingly came to our relief in furnishing
our table with viands and their untiring
efforts to make it a success on that occasion
and may the giver of all good finally give
them their reward at his right hand in His
Kingdom,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Married.


Early Tuesday morning the nuptials of
Michael Donnelly and Mrs. Mary Woke
were solemnized by Father Putz, atSt. Augen-
STEMS church, in the presence of quite
large number of friends and acquaintance.
The happy couple left Immediately after the
ceremony on wedding trip up the lakes,
carrying withIthem the well wishes and bless
sings of host of friends. Mr.. Donnelly is a
rising young attorney of this place, and at
presens the Democratic candidate for Pro-
bate Judge. He has been one of Napoleon's
old bachelors, but has succumbed at last,
and to a trustworthy and estimable lady,
one who is we'll known and respected by
everybody in Napoleon. We wish mike"
and his bride Joy and extend them "Demo-
cratic blessing"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Marriage Licenses for j une.

Probate Judge Meekison issued the follow
ing marriage Licenses during the month Of
June, 1887: a
John Leitner and Lillian Dukes.
L. E. Fox and Eva Jane Slee. n
E. L. Hartman and Mary A. Shefiield.
D. r. Carr and Elizabeth Springer.
B. Splitter and Ida Slice.
A. f. Bradley and Rachel L. Hyter.
W. s. Russell and Nora A. Wadsworth.
j. N. Cutler and Lizzie Shank.
W. II. Donahue and NJ. Annetta Augen-
stein.
H. Willard and Lucinda Pittman.
d. Buchenberg and Bertha Hahan.
E. L. Mann and Ida i. Babccck.
g. @. vanhorn and Artie M. Devore. I'll
Samnel Green and Mary 6ancombe.
o. G.. Heacock and TilIie Sherer. 1g
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Appropriately Celebrated.

The celebration OF the glorious 4th of July
was carried out according to programme,
notwithstanding the showers during the af-
ternoon. The crowd in town during the day
was fair, but it was a jam at night, all being
anxious to witness the display of fireworks.
The parade was participated in by the 10th
Regiment Band of Defiance, Malinta Band,
Napoleon City Band and Drum Corps,
Wauseon Fire Department, Napoleon Fire
Department, Choate Post G. A. B., Co. F.,
and citizens. The only trades represented
were the butchers and Samse's coal and
wood yard, which were both creditable.
Hon. John W. Canary, Of Bowling Green,
delivered an oration, which was listened to
by large crowd. The stars and stripes
were displayed in all sections of the city, and
many places were tastefally decorated. TAX
ing the day all in all, the great national holi-
day was appropriately celebrated in Napo-
leon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Total. .........s 1,O57,s $50 s LOT, 2,6o5
Programme for July.

AOA "
In order to close out large stock of goods
preparatory for the fall trade, Saur & Balsley
will place upon the market during the month
of July large stock of wall paper, ceiling
albums, !blank books, and machine, oils
at prices which are bound to sell them.
Those who would secure extra good bargains
must buy the above named goods during the
next 30 days. The goods are all frst-class
and reliable in every particular, for any
article which does not prove as represented
the money will be refunded. In the line of
albums you will be perfectly surprised just
to see what a nice large book you can buy
for $2.oO-a book that you would not expect
to buy anywhere for less than $500.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
A Sad Death.

On Monday Ex-County Commission Boob
er in company with his family visited rela-
tives in Holgate, for the purpose ofcelebrat-
ing with them the 4th of July. While all
were enjoying themselves and aftEr partak-
ing of dinner, Mr.. Booher's little son Edwin
0rtis, who was playing in the yard at the
time, took suddenly ill and expired in short
time. The cause of death the physicians
say was CONGESTION of the brain. The child
was year, months and 10 days old, large
for his age and an exceedingly bright little
fellow. The funeral took place from the
Skunk Church on yesterday. The stricken
parents who in the twinkling of an eye al
most, was thus deprived of loved little one.
They have the heartfelt sympathies of the
entire neighborhood.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-07-07
Runaway.


On the morning of the 4th, as Mr.. G. W.
Rothenberger, of Flatrock township, was
driving through town with single rig, when
half way between the river and canal bridges
some mischievious boy threw fire cracker
under his horses feet causing the animal to
take fright and run away. The occupants of
the buggy, consisting of Mr.. Rothenberger,
his sixteen year old daughter and two small
children, were thrown from the vehicle and
all Of them more or less bruised. Mr. R.
clung to the reins and was dragged some
distance before he left go, bruising his hands
in shocking manner. The animal was
caught near the court house. The buggy
was total wreck. 1t was narrow escape
from fatal injury. \,